Material Coordinator Associate

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Coordinator Associate performs duties involving equipment, materials, linens, and supplies for an assigned area. The role helps ensure that needed supplies and materials are readily available by managing inventory, selecting and stocking items, receiving and delivering orders, and performing related functions. The associate uses a computer-based inventory management system and works with supply chain team members and staff throughout the health system to support its customers.

The position is based at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and is full-time, with a scheduled day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and variable weekend work. The role may involve handling heavy cargo and using a forklift or pallet jack.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work the stated full-time schedule, including variable weekends.
• Successful completion of orientation and the introductory period.
• Supply chain, material management, or related experience.
• CRT-HI-LO certification is listed with an unknown status.

Nice To Haves

• Supply chain, material management, or related experience.
• CRT-HI-LO certification; the posting lists its status as unknown.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requisitions received by fax, intranet, hardcopy, or telephone by promptly dispensing inventory supplies and equipment or ordering items from third-party vendors.
• Maintain inventory levels of supplies, materials, equipment, and linens.
• Rotate stock and clean and organize products and work areas.
• Use a handheld computer or other methods to manage inventory and enter information into the main computer system to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Break down delivery carts or pallets and assemble orders for delivery to requesting units.
• Deliver products and equipment to requested locations using proper delivery techniques and safety guidelines, including covering carts and securing loads when needed.
• Remove soiled linen or products from nursing units to designated holding areas while following applicable universal safety precautions.
• Pack products in totes, boxes, pallets, or carts using proper packing techniques.
• Label and place delivery orders in assigned shipping or delivery areas for Corewell Health or third-party carriers.
• Load, unload, and secure heavy cargo for delivery vehicles; use a forklift or pallet jack when required.
• Place delivery carts, pallets, totes, or boxes in assigned areas.
• Unpack deliveries and verify them against purchase orders; follow up with Purchasing on orders without purchase orders and report damaged products or discrepancies.
• Enter purchase order and delivery ticket information into the computer, maintain accurate receiving and delivery records, and ensure paperwork and signatures are completed and filed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on items and services such as restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED